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Vote 2010

Posted by Trevor Hinton in American History - Laufenberg on
On Tuesday November 2nd me and my fellow classmate Tyrone Kidd headed down to Rittenhouse Square, Suburban Station and Greenfield School where we handed out flyers encouraging people to vote and also conducted an interview. When we first got down to Rittenhouse we found that not a lot of people traveled through the park and the very few people that did come through there had either already come from voting or just didn't want to bothered at the time. When we decided to then walk down to Suburban Station the number of people that we encountered was great, but even here we found that some people were either rushing to work after voting or didn't want to be bothered. What I found interesting was that some people that we handed flyers to stopped to look at it before going about their day and also were interested to see to students just as compelled to get people to vote as they may have been to get them to vote. When we came from passing out all the flyers we headed to the Greenfield School on 22nd and Chestnut where we interviewed a woman who had worked at the polls right after voting herself. The questions we asked were 1) What motivated you to come out and vote? 2)Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? 3) What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result in this election? 4) Do you vote in every election? 5)Do you know why we vote on Tuesdays?. Both the audio from the interview and video from our expedition today can be found on the links below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmjjfQFvZLg (voting video)


- with the audio headphones are a must

Interview

Election day assignment

Posted by Bach Tong in American History - Laufenberg on
​Interview:


Interviewee: Alex from Penn
Time 06:18 p.m
Location: Chinese Christian Church, 255 N. 10th street

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
   -- “I am actually from California but I registered [to vote] in Philadelphia because I thought that it would make a bigger difference in Pennsylvania than it would back home. And I feel like it’s an important election just in term of control of Congress.”

2. What would you like to see changed in our political system?
  -- “Um..well...honesty, openness, transparency.”

3. How regularly do you vote?
   -- “Every election”

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
  -- “No, I actually don’t.”
[I explained to them after that.]

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
  -- “On TV”

6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
  -- “I heard one this morning about Pat Toomy, and it was one of that...um...it was like the radio show host that he’s pretending to be really objective but the callers were saying all of this like nasty stuffs about Pat Toomy, and he’s like “That’s true, but I can only state the facts”...
7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth?
  -- “I am usually sure before.”
8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?
  -- “I am actually voting more on the federal, for the federal seats. I am not really interested in [Philadelphia]. Institutionally, I guess it’s the gun issue. I think that that’s something I’d love to see changed, obviously.”

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
  -- “I think it will have quite an impact here, not necessarily as much if I was voting back in California.”

10. Did you learn about voting in school?
  -- “Yeah, I did. In middle school, elementary school.
     Did that impact how you feel about voting?
  -- “Yeah, absolutely. It helps me to learn about candidates and makes more informed decision when I vote.”

Here are some pictures at the poll place:

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​Chalking sidewalks

Location: 17 & St. James st
Time: 07:17 p.m Nov 1st 2010
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​Passing Flyers

Time: 07:15 p.m Nov 1st 2010
Location: 17 & St. James st.
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De'Lesha Voter Blog

Posted by Delesha Jackson in American History - Laufenberg on
When I was passing out the flyers it was very interesting. Nobody really wanted to take them, I'd have them in my hand and then they would say no thank you. I feel like I kind I kind of pressured them into it because once I asked "what are you not voting?" did they take the flyer. It was just weird that it happened that way but I don't know it was still fun.
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S.Kabangai- Voting

Posted by Samuel Kabangai in American History - Laufenberg on
Samuel Kabangai


Location:5700 Willows Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19143

(215) 727-2158


In the process of this project, i had a lot of help from the people. When i went to my neighborhood poling place the people were happy that i was doing a project like that. They cooperated with me when i was doing the questions and the i was happy with the outcome.

Election Day Interview

Posted by Ashley Hinton in American Government - Laufenberg on

1.)  

Interview:

Neighbor : Lisa Campbell

Do you vote every election? I don’t. This year was the first year I came out to vote. My mother never did it because it was against her religion and so I never got accustomed to doing so.

2.)  Do you know why we vote on Tuesday? I don’t.

3.)  What motivated you to come out and vote? My daughter motivated me to come out and vote. She just turned 18 last week so she was super excited to get out here and so I decided to come with her.

4.)  Where have you encountered the highest amount of campaign advertisement?  Definitely the radio. When I’m in the car that’s all I hear. I don’t watch much tv.

5.)  What was the most memorable campaign you encountered? The most memorable one would have had to be when Obama was elected into office. I don’t consume my time with city council as much. I hardly ever know whats going on. 

Citizenship History Project. Get out To Vote!

Posted by Tyrone Kidd in American History - Laufenberg on
Today, November 2, 2010. I Tyrone Kidd and my colleague Trevor Hinton. Went out bright early in the morning and passed out get out to vote flyers. The locations we choose were Rittenhouse Square and Suburban Station. The people, there were very curious of us being there and taking the flyers but some just gave the flyer back as you will see in the video. Enjoy! 



Election Day Questions

Posted by Andre Serrano in American Government - Laufenberg on

1.   What motivated you to come out and vote?


She found her parent’s voter registration card and it made her realize that not everyone was born with the right to vote and she wanted to take advantage of it.

3. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)


All the major elections.


4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?


No


5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, print, internet, other.


TV


6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?


“I am not a witch”  -Christine Odonnell.


7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?


She just votes democrat.


8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?  


More Jobs

 
9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?

 

She feels like the voter turnout for today was particularly low in this district, so hopefully her vote will make an impact.


10. Did you learn about voting in school?  If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?  


Yes and yes

Interview at Polls- Mdoe

Posted by Megan Doe in American Government - Laufenberg on
I interviewed Dr.Lambert, a neighbor of mine from Mt.Airy and head of the Democratic committee of the 9th ward, 12th division.

I started off asking her, "what motivated you to come out and vote?" She replied "It is my responsibility. I've even got a pin that says 'if you don't vote, don't bitch'. Since I was 18, I've voted every year.

She insisted on answering all of the questions!
 
Here is a summary of some of her responses:
Dr.Lambert does not like the new supreme court ruling that allows people to campaign with out people knowing who they are. For example, a billionaire from Europe could campaign (without being recognized) just to distract votes from other candidates. Additionally, she thought 2008 was the most memorable election. She is excited there is a black president even though she herself is white.
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Election Day

Posted by Lenea Harris in American Government - Laufenberg on

1.What motivated you to come out and vote?

"[I] Didn’t want things to bogged up by the republicans."

2. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)

"Yes."

3. What would you like to see changed in our political system?

"Republicans come up with a platform that works for everybody."

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?

"Not really. "

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?

"Television."

6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

"The one that says that 'Tooney gets jobs for china.'"

7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 

"I'm sure. "

8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? 

"More jobs."

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?

"Less republicans in office. "

10. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote?

"Yes, and yes. "

De'Lesha Voter Blog

Posted by Delesha Jackson on
When I was passing out the flyers it was very interesting. Nobody really wanted to take them, I'd have them in my hand and then they would say no thank you. I feel like I kind I kind of pressured them into it because once I asked "what are you not voting?" did they take the flyer. It was just weird that it happened that way but I don't know it was still fun.

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Election Day 2010 Interview

Posted by Jeffrey Kessler in American History - Laufenberg on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg-lnJRTJyE

Today, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, I spent about two hours interviewing 20 different voters about the 2010 election. The master list of questions was as follows:

  1. What motivated you to vote today?
  2. How regularly do you vote?
  3. What was the most memorable political advertisement?
  4. How did the negative campaign advertisements affect your vote?
  5. What would you like to see change after this election?
  6. Do you know why we vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November?

All of the interviews were compiled into one small video. The video can be found on the top of this post. It will soon be posted with a downloadable version that can be shared with a Creative Commons BY-ND license.

Rick K. & Mustapha I. Election day

Posted by Rick Kinard in American History - Laufenberg on
Hello my name is Rick Kinard and this is Mustapha students of the Science Leadership Academy are conducting short interviews of Philadelphia voters. Our main purpose is to collect information from voters all throughout the city in order to understand the voting process better.

Can we start by asking your name?
Ummm Ok, sure my name is Harold Alexander
 
What motivated you to come out and vote?
I  vote because it is my Civic duty as an American citizen

What would you like to see changed in our political system?
I would like to see more opportunities for young people. Because when u think of politics you think of old vets or Men in the older half of their lives.
 
Do you vote in every election?
Yes

Do you no why we vote on tuesday?
Rumor has it that tuesday is the least busiest day of the week so it is the perfect day to do our duty  
Where have you seen the highest amount of campaign ads?
Tv during election time all you see is campaign commercials

What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
O8 Obama Change hands down



Hello my name is Rick Kinard and this is Mustapha students of the Science Leadership Academy are conducting short interviews of Philadelphia voters. Our main purpose is to collect information from voters all throughout the city in order to understand the voting process better.

Can we start by asking your name?
Ed Blazmore Judge of Election

Do you no why we vote on tuesday?
No

What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
Obama he got the highest turn out of youth just getting out there and handing out fliers and pressing the issue to vote in this area.

Are yo always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into a booth or are you still deciding?
No, alot of time like many other people I come in and ask for some information on different parties and whos running for which ones.


What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?
I hope to see more young people get involved. I feel that a majority of the people that come out and vote are senior citizens. Young people are not have an understanding of what politics are about
i hope more young people get involved.

What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
Hopefull it will make changes because the vote are going to affect the younger population for they will be around longer to benefit from it.
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Voting Day

Posted by Catherine Young in American Government - Laufenberg on
​Today I could not go to my local voting place because I was called into work, so on my way to work I took a picture of a voting building located downtown. On the job, I interviewed my co-worker Saesha. Who is 18 years of age and was voting for the first time.


Question: What motivated you to come out and vote?
Answer: I just felt like for once my voice was heard, I did it because I knew that my other peers would as well.

Question: What would you like to see changed in our political system?
Answer: Well ever since I was younger, I've noticed a lot of bickering and back and forth among candidates. I would like to see more information about that we stand for as a government and what out views are instead of I guess attacking the other runner.

Question: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
Answer: Ummm, naw.

Question: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
Answer: I would have to say T.V and around my home. I live in a suburban setting so people tend to express their vote on their front laws on in their windows. 

Question: What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
Answer: I'm not sure who the candidate that was running, but all I remember was constant bashing of the other runner. In the entire 30 second ad they NEVER, I mean like talked about their political views. Just what the other person was doing, which was pointless.

Question: What impact do you feel your vote will have on the election?
Answer: I mean every vote counts because it's apart of a large group of other votes. I can't say if my vote will make or break it but I feel like it counts because I encouraged my friends to want to do it to. So more people were apart of it because of me.



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First Time Voter

Posted by Brianna Thompson in American Government - Laufenberg on
Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: I was excited because it was my first time being able to vote and make a difference and being active in my government. 

Q: Do you know why we're voting today? 
A: I'm voting to support Obama and the changes he's trying to enforce. 

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, Tv, Print, internet or other? 
A: I'm in college and I came across the most campaigning in school and it was mostly flyers and stuff everywhere. 

Q: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today? 
A: Yes I learned about voting in school, but I also learned at home from my mom and grandmom and that's what had the biggest impact on me, 
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Teila's 2010 Election Day Interview

Posted by Teila Allmond in American Government - Laufenberg on
​Today I traveled to the poles around 3pm with my mother. When I got there a fellow neighbor was there and I decided to interview him because he seemed to be the easiest candidate to have time to sit with.

Questions:
1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
I'm one of the committee people and I'm a pole watcher, plus I think it's an important duty as a citizen. Democracy functions with voters. Without voters where's no democracy.

2. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
I learned in school but I forgot.
(After I started telling him the story he began to remember)

3. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
I'm always sure. I'm a very political person

4. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
In my civics classes, yes. I became more political the older I became. I grew up in the 60s so protesting and things like that were big. My grandfather took me to the March on Washington so listening to Martin Luther King speak and Mahalia Jackson sing was a moving experience. So childhood things moved me to be more political as well as things that happened when i was older.

5. What would you like to see changed in our political system?
I would like to see lobbyists eliminated from governmental processes. I'd also like to see voting to be a more flexible entity. Still keep Tuesday as the voting day. I'd like to see technology used in a safe and secure way in the voting process so people with disabilties could get out and vote. Anything that's necessary to get voters out. Maybe be able to have a way for people to tell if they'll be out of the country on voting day and provide a process for that.
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Voting Day

Posted by Kimberly Yarnall in American Government - Laufenberg on
Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: I am motivated to vote hoping that who I have voted for will win and make a difference.

Q: Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)
A: I usually vote most elections.

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, print, internet, other.
A: I have encountered most ads from tv.

Q: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A: I do know who I am voting for before I go into the voting booth.

Q: What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
A: I feel that my vote is one of many that will help the candidate that I have chosen win the election. Even if that isn't the case, I feel like I've done my part.
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Dennis Mawson's Election Day Interview

Posted by Dennis Mawson on
​Me: What would you like to see changed in our political system?
Interviewee: I would like to see the dirtiness of campaigning changed. I feel that candidates attack each other and do all of these sorts of mud slinging far too often mess with the campaign and make it something it shouldn’t be.

Me: What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
Interviewee: The most memorable campaign I have seen has been for he democrat Brendan Boyle (she then pointed to her shirt with his name on it.)

Me: Are you always sure of whom you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
Interviewee: Well usually I stand out and encourage people to vote, no matter who it is for, but I already have my mind made up one way or another and I show support for my candidate as much as possible.

Me: What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
Interviewee: I feel that my vote and my support of my candidate and trying to get everyone else to vote will help Boyle to become elected and hopefully to get him elected.

Me: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
Interviewee: I did learn about voting in school. We learned mostly about how the president is elected, things like that. We talked a little as we got older about the importance of voting, and I really took it to heart. That’s why I come out every election and show support and always cast my vote.

Polling place
Polling place

Voting Polls Assignment.

Posted by Semaj Smith in American History - Laufenberg on
Cedar Park Presbyterian Church

(215) 549-9775

7740 Limekiln Pike

Philadelphia, PA 19150


  1. Q.  What Motivated you to come out and vote?

A.  My motivation to come vote was the fact that I know if I don't vote, nothing will change. Also, I can't complain that things aren't right if if I don't do my part and participate.
  1. Q. What would you like to see changed in our political system?

    A. I would like for there to be more equality for everyone.

  2. Q.Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)

    A. I vote in every election for the most part.

  3. Q. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?

    A. Years ago, Tuesday was the least busy day for farmers to leave their farms so it was easier to come out and vote.

  4. Q.Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?

    A. The Television.

  5. Q. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

    A. It was a rap done my Mayoral candidate Chaka Fattah.

  6. Q. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 

    A. I usually know who I'm voting for, but there are times when I need to think about it a little bit longer.

  7. Q.What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

    A. I would like to see more money go to education and for there to be more city programs for the youth.

  8. Q. What impact do you feel your vote will have on the election?

    A. I feel like I had a part in who will win. If my candidate wins I'll be able to say "I helped do that"

  9. Q. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?

    A. I learned about voting from a few places, School, media and my mother and they all had an impact on my willingness to vote today.

    My Extra-Credit Reflection: On November 2, 2010. I stood on the corner of my street and passed out informational cards about the rights of voting. Although not an abnormal abundance of people come through my neighborhood enough come through to get the word out about voting. As I stood on the corner passing out flyers I noticed the expressions of peoples faces as they read the information showed me that they didn't know all of the information on the card. A few people that took cards told me that they had already voted earlier that morning and that I should vote as soon as I get the opportunity. People were shocked to find out I was 16 and I was spending my time off of school to get out the word on voting. I feel like by me handing out information on voting I helped spread the word to a larger community.. There wasn't one person that turned me away. After today I feel like when people are more informed they definitely care more. I liked this extra credit assignment I really feel like I helped make a potential difference. 


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November 2 Election Day!

Posted by Emilisa Lopez in American History - Laufenberg on
Note: The person interviewed chose to stay anonymous.
Voting place: Bayord Taylor Elemetary School
1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

The motivation was seeing the things that go on in the world and the want of making things change for the better.

2. What would you like to see changed in our political system?

Work more in teams because republicans are acting like democrats and people need to join forces to make the current issues better.

3. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)

Yes

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?

No

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?

Radio, TV, print, internet, other.

More ads have been viewed by the form of radio commercials than any other.

6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have

encountered?

On the radio they played a jingle in every commercial break.

7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk

into the booth or are you still deliberating?

The candidate that the person voted for was chosen at the last minute.

8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this

election?

More job opportunities and more funds for education.

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?

one more vote is one more step for change

10. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your

willingness to vote today?

No, but over the years the generation and the people around me increased my willingness to vote

Reflection on extra credit:

I was walking around in my neighborhood giving out the fliers but had to stop and explain/translate because most people around my neighborhood is spanish native speaking people. I gave out the materials and went to the polling place around two o'clock. Most people understood their rights but those that did not gained some information with the flyer. The chalk on the sidewalk was fun to make and got out the message because people that where walking by noticed what I was doing. I ran out of space but the neighbors got in the spirit because they allowed me to keep drawing on their sidewalk.


Link to the rest of the photo's
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Election Day 2010

Posted by Gina Dukes in American History - Laufenberg on
​Today I went to the closest voting facility near my house, which was at Catharine Elementary school at 66 regent St.  I went in to the school with my mom and was allowed to go inside the booth with her and watch her vote. The voting process was very simple and quick. I interviewed two voters today, Syreeta Dukes and Vincent Evans. Here are their interviews:


Interview with Syreeta Dukes

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?  

To make a change in my community.

2.What would you like to see changed in our political system?  

More funding and grants for small businesses.
3. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)

 I try to mostly if I know the candidates and I'm familiar with them.

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday? 


Actually, no I don't.

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? 

Radio, TV, print, internet, other.  I basically have seen people advertising everywhere but the most I would have to say is on TV.

6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered? 


This one on tv where Obama was talking about making a change.

7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 

 I basically always vote for democrat so that's how I decide. I try to make sure I know who Im picking before I vote.

8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?  


More jobs for the youth. I would like to see more programs for women who have small businesses and more funding for recreational and community centers. 

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?


 I think that my vote will have a big impact because I feel as though if I don't vote then I can't talk about what the government is not doing to help my community and I feel that every vote counts.

10. Did you learn about voting in school? No. If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?


 When I first learned about voting I was in school, highschool around 17 or 18.

Interview with Vincent Evans

1. What motivated you to come out and vote? 


The fact that every vote counts, the fact that people in the past have died fighting for the opportunity to vote, I think its extremely imperitive for us to go out and vote, and finally I wouldn’t have the right to complain about the turnout or the politician’s descisions since I didn’t go out and vote for who id prefer.


2. What would you like to see changed in our political system? 


I would like to see more money spent on education but other than that impretty satisfied with the condition that the political system is in right now.


3. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?) 


I just turned 18 in july so today was my first time voting but I do plan on voting regularly at every election.


4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?


 Yes, in the mid 18 hundreds only certain spotshad places to vote so voters had to make a long trips by horse and buggy but that trip couldn’t interfere with Sunday since that day was reserved for church and worshipping.


 5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? 


Radio, TV, print, internet, other. Telelvision for sure, every other commercial is a campaign ad bashing another politician.


6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered? 


I change the channel whenever I see them, they annoy me.


7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 


Definitely positive, I do my research prior to the event, weeks before in fact.


8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? 


Less violence plaguing the streets, less drugs, more education, job opportunities, and more positive change overall.


9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election? 


Not a significant one by myself but if I can encourage a large amount of my friends to vote id feel my descision would make a ample change in politics, its all about large quantity I believe, so vote! 


10. Did you learn about voting in school?If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?


No I didn't.


Pictures from the voting location:
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My Extra Credit work

For extra credit I chalked up three squares of sidewalk close to my home with different slogans encouraging others to vote. Because the light was so bright outside and the camera that I used was the one on my laptop, the pictures didn't come out so great. Here they are:Photo on 2010-11-02 at 13.15 (voting overcomes todays evil)


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  • Other extra credit

    I also chose to handout short fliers to voters outside of the school that detailed 

    their voting rights. I first approached this man who was standing outside doing 

    something similar to what I planned to do, and introduced myself telling him 

    what school I was from and what I was here to do. He was friendly and had no 

    problem letting me pass out cards. I felt awkward and a bit shy standing outside 

    of the school with fliers in my hand, but standing next to the guy helped 

    because I wasn't alone. A lot of people came into the school which surprised me 

    because I never knew that the people in my neighborhood were into voting. I 

    guess I 've always had low and bad expectations for my neighborhood because 

    it isn't that great. However, the voters that came out seemed nice, they all spoke 

    and took the fliers willingly and some of them even smiled. I met a lot of 

    different people from my community that I would have never met if I didn't have 

    to do this project. It was a good experience.

    (Lady with the flier)
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Voting Day

Posted by Alexis Montgomery in American Government - Laufenberg on
Voting Day (:

Today I took photos at the local school in my neighborhood. And I interview the man standing in on of my pictures. He was afraid I'd be showing people his picture so he didn't want his face shown, but hey... I got his back (:

Photo on the left : the guy.. Mr. Anonymous
Photo on the right : the voting booth
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Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: "Wanting the Obama administration to be able to be put in work to better this economy."
Q: What would you like to see changed in our political system?
A: I would like better health care access and jobs for more people, though we are changing, we need more change and the only way to do it, is if we keep our democrats in office."
Q: Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)
A: "Yes, always rooting for the democrats."
Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A  "No, thats a good question. (he lol's)
Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
(Radio, TV, print, internet, other.)
A: "On tv, those commercials are ridiculous."

Anna's Poll Interviews

Posted by Anna Roman on
​In history class, we were assigned a mini-project for Election day. Each of us were told to go to a polling place, and interview at least one person who was there. I went and interviewed, a man who worked there, and a voter. 
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